Given
The metal length is
[tex]2ft\frac{50}{8}in[/tex]
It is to be cut into 22 strips.
Explanation
To determine the total length of metal needed in inches.
Convert ft into inches.
[tex]2\text{ ft=24in}[/tex]
Then to find the total length needed in inches, mulitply by 22 strips to the length of metal.
[tex]24in+\frac{50}{8}in=\frac{192+50}{8}=\frac{242}{8}in[/tex][tex]\frac{242}{8}\times22=\frac{5324}{8}in[/tex]
Answer
Hence the total length of metal needed in inches
[tex]\frac{5324}{8}in[/tex]
In mixed fraction
[tex]665\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
